Finding the Third Proportional to 176,776 and 384,290
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,776 and 384,290 is: 835,400.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,776 : 384,290 = 384,290 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,776/384,290 = 384,290/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,776x = 384,290 × 384,290 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,776x = 147,678,804,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,678,804,100/176,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 835,400.76
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